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In the second year of the War of 1812, Captain Peabody commands a Yankee frigate tasked with breaking the British blockade. A severe blizzard cuts visibility, making nighttime operations in the Long Island Sound exceptionally dangerous. The story follows Peabody and his crew as they confront treacherous weather, navigate hostile waters, and face the looming threat of adversaries, all while attempting to complete their mission under grim conditions.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: C. S. Forester
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